System: Build My Own Territory-Chapter 669 - 237: Purging the King’s Side (10,000 Words) (6)
Lynn continued listening.
"After leaving, my spy took Clint Dickinson out of the castle and returned to his residence."
"As for what happened in Mitchell’s castle afterward, I am not aware for the time being."
At this point, Carlo’s tone shifted.
"But just yesterday, Marquis Duca gathered all the soldiers of the Sword and Shield Corps."
"Not only the Sword and Shield Corps, but also the many vassals conferred by the Ducas Clan have also started taking action."
"According to the intelligence and information I have obtained, they were all summoned by Marquis Duca and are marching toward Bordeaux City!"
Hearing this.
Lynn frowned slightly, pondering in his mind.
At a time when the situation in the Karedi Empire is tense.
Mitchell invited a group of lord nobility and great merchants.
It is obvious that he is rallying support from the forces around him.
However.
At the end of the banquet, Mark Ducas was left alone.
A few days later, Mark Ducas started military actions...
Not to mention him.
Even anyone would associate the intelligence obtained with Mitchell having a close relationship.
Similarly, before anyone else began military operations.
Only the Ducas Clan started moving.
Thus, the Ducas Clan will certainly become the target of public criticism!
Of course.
None of this has anything to do with him.
Whether it’s Bordeaux City or Triumph City.
It’s really too far from his territory!
Even if an imperial authority war breaks out in full force, the flames of war might not spread to his territory.
That is precisely what he most desires.
Take advantage of the imperial authority war to develop the territory recklessly, expand the army, and forge a steel torrent!
Then, with a body of steel, smash all enemies with one punch!
After listening to Carlo’s report, Lynn nodded and said, "Captain Carlo, I know being part of the intelligence personnel is not easy."
"You have to hide your identity while ensuring safety and gathering intelligence."
"Even the sight of a passerby would make you nervous, living in constant fear and unease every day."
"But what I need to tell you is, if you can timely bring back the intelligence information you’ve gathered to the territory,"
"it can not only save your family but also save this land from disaster!"
Carlo stood up straight, with a solemn face, and answered in a deep voice.
"Yes, Lord, I understand!"
Lynn nodded, "Dismissed, go see your family, it’s been a long time since you’ve seen them."
"Before heading back to Triumph City, find Kuisi and take out twenty gold pounds."
"Ten gold pounds are as a reward for you, another ten gold pounds are for intelligence gathering expenses."
"Tell Kuisi, just say it’s my order."
Upon hearing this, Carlo’s body slightly trembled.
Filled with gratitude in his words, he said, "Yes, Lord."
After sending off Earl and Carlo.
Lynn continued to devote himself to the wall construction of the Red Brick House.
While laying bricks, his mind was also pondering if there was a better way to transmit intelligence.
He could dispatch many spies to various places to gather intelligence.
For example, the distant Triumph City, Bordeaux City, and the nearer Kakasong City, Morgan Town.
However, no matter where, they are restricted by distance.
Even the spy Gasper lurking in Morgan Town, after gathering intelligence, has to rush several hours at a fast gallop to return to the territory.
On the way back, there will also be various difficulties.
Such as the complex terrain obstruction through the mountains and forests.
Such as harsh weather interference of winter snow and ice.
They are also prone to enemy interception, differences in the physical condition of horses and the abilities of people.
Relying on horses for intelligence transmission is too limiting.
He must find a way to establish a comprehensive intelligence center.
In this way.
To receive intelligence information from the entire Karedi Empire, even all parts of the Garonia Continent!
First to consider is the location of the intelligence center.
The best position is naturally in the Karedi Imperial City—Triumph City.
However, Triumph City is too far from his territory.
The intelligence collected and then diverted back to his territory is too troublesome.
Secondly, a location near a transportation hub.
Lynn instantly thought of a place.
Located at Seine Riverside in Kakasong City, the Riverside Rest Tavern at Fisherman’s Wharf!
Fisherman’s Wharf gathers merchants, sailors, crew, etc., from different regions here.
And the tavern is a place for travelers to relax or meet and communicate.
In the process of drinking and chatting, these people will inadvertently reveal all kinds of intelligence information.
Political situation in each region, military dynamics, business trends, navigation information, etc.
They can be a source of information for the intelligence center.
Moreover.
For intelligence personnel, being close to the wharf facilitates them to embark quickly, or return from various places.
Convenient for the intelligence network to contact and convey information.
The mixed and varied personnel of the docks and taverns.
Just as well can serve as a cover for their identities.
Of course.
Lynn also understands.
Establishing an intelligence center is not so easy.
Finding locations is possible anywhere.
But establishing the related personnel system is extremely difficult.
Different identities of personnel need to be recruited as intelligence collectors. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
For example, merchants, the clergy of the Church, traveling poets, etc.
Merchants can collect a lot of economic and business intelligence during trade activities, and even some widely connected merchants have interactions with lords or great lords.
They can grasp more intelligence information.
The clergy of the Church can obtain religious and social intelligence from the churches in various cities!
And traveling poets can gather intelligence information through performances in the castles of the nobility.
These personnel can be recruited as long as there are enough gold pounds.
But similarly, their loyalty is extremely limited!
Often just give them more gold pounds, or facing life threats.
They would choose betrayal without hesitation.
Secondly, to form a special forces team!
Train specialized spies and scouts within the territory!
Through training, make them possess excellent observation ability, adaptability, disguise skills, etc.
Let them be responsible for infiltrating enemy encampments to gather the needed core intelligence!
However.
The downside is the training cycle is too long, and special training personnel are needed to conduct special training for soldiers.
Also is the means of intelligence conveying after collecting intelligence.
The first thing Lynn thought of was pigeons!
Establish a pigeon breeding and training base in the territory.
Raise a large number of pigeons, used for short-distance rapid communication.
Meanwhile.
Equipped with professional messengers adept at horse riding, have them ride fast horses responsible for long-distance, important intelligence transmission.
Both near and far, the two complement each other.
However, to establish a pigeon base, there is also significant resistance!
No pigeons.
No professional trained pigeon handlers.
Establishing an intelligence center is very difficult!
Especially.
When there is a complete lack of related production on the territory itself, it is even more challenging!
Despite this.
He must put establishing an intelligence center on the agenda.
He needs the intelligence center as his ears and eyes.
To know what is happening and will happen outside the territory!
The first thing he has to do is wait for Hunter, the Riverside Rest Tavern owner, who has come to the territory.
Have a discussion with him.
